Equipment Operator – Scrap Metal & Safety Focus

Sims Limited; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Metal in Albany, NY is looking for an Equipment Operator to run a frontend loader, a 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, and a bobcat/skid steer, while performing pre-shift inspections and maintaining equipment.

You will follow Sims safety rules, help with daily upkeep, load trucks and manage scrap material, contributing to a safe, productive work environment with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum 12 months related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling and cleaning.
• Completes inspection report prior to using equipment.
• Safely operate machinery under the direction of the shift supervisor or production manager. Load trucks, pile scrap material, load/unload barges and rail cars.
• End of shift clean up and equipment inspection.
• Regularly clean equipment to preserve its quality and functionality.
• Commit to the overall safety of the work environment.
• Sweeps and shovels residual waste from process.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Experience 1+ year

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sims Metal in Albany, NY is looking for an Equipment Operator to run a frontend loader, a 12k forklift or smaller with rotator, and a bobcat/skid steer, while performing pre-shift inspections and maintaining equipment.

You will follow Sims safety rules, help with daily upkeep, load trucks and manage scrap material, contributing to a safe, productive work environment with competitive pay.